Promising gymnast Avielle Caballes (left) listens as former national coach Normita Dimanlig-Ty talks about the 10th STY (Sonny Ty) International Gymnastic Championships during the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports, Inc. (TOPS) Usapang Sports forum at the PSC Conference Room at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila on Thursday (Oct. 9, 2025). Six countries are joining the event to be held at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna on Oct. 17-19. (PNA photo by Jean Malanum)
All systems go for the 10th edition of the STY (Sonny Ty) International Gymnastics Championships, happening from October 17 to 19 at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan, Laguna.
The prestigious competition will gather participants from Indonesia, India, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, and host country Philippines. Organized by the Philippine Gymnastics and Athletics Academy (PGAA) S. TY Gymnastics and Sports Center under the leadership of former national coach Normita “Boots” Dimanlig-Ty, the annual meet aims to elevate the standard of grassroots gymnastics in the region.
“Clubs from all over the country have registered for the event. This tournament gives young athletes, especially those from the provinces, the opportunity to test their skills against foreign rivals,” said Dimanlig-Ty during the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports, Inc. (TOPS) “Usapang Sports” forum held at the PSC Conference Room, Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila on Thursday.
Also present was PGAA’s promising 13-year-old gymnast Avielle Caballes, who made headlines after sweeping the floor exercise, balance beam, vault, and individual all-around titles at the 2024 Batang Pinoy National Championships in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
“I’m ready. I know that there are many good players from abroad, so I will do my best to win,” said Caballes, a Grade 8 student from Muntinlupa National High School, who will compete anew under the PGAA banner.
With more than 400 active members, the PGAA continues to play a crucial role in the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines’ grassroots development efforts—discovering and nurturing new talents who could someday represent the country in international competitions.